Would you like a haircut appointment? said the text. ASAP, I replied. Saturday, 9:45 came the return text. YAY! My before lockdown haircut grew for 3 months plus before I could get a cut, followed by an appointment for six weeks later. The day before that appointment Maggie had to go on bed rest. So […]
Shrunken Potato Heads
Halloween has always been Bytes favorite holiday. And these were fun and so easy to make – just his style. Shrunken Potato Heads are perfect for a Halloween themed gathering to eat, drink, and be scary! A few minutes of prep and the oven does the rest. Gather the number of potatoes you need and […]
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Cleaned the garden, emptied the flower pots and put them in the shed, fertilized the lawn, swept the deck and tucked things away from wind and weather. Then took the rest of the week to just enjoy the season. I hope you’ve found some time to recharge and prepare for the coming season. Thanks for […]
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I saw a question the other day that spurred me into action. What is the one thing you can do to make your home a place you’ll really enjoy being? Especially appropriate since winter is coming — and the covid numbers are increasing again. Two things immediately sprang to mind. Get permanent window treatments for […]
Bacon Wrapped Bourbon Mustard Pork Loin
Bacon brings this pork loin roast to a whole ‘nother level. It’s natural saltiness and smokiness adds complexity to the spicy kick of the bourbon mustard. The mustard brand used in this recipe (Stoneridge) has some crushed seeds in the mix which adds more kick and a bit of texture. I chose a thick cut […]
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Beautiful fall days — catching up on some of the outside maintenance, enjoying the scores of birds at the feeders, remaking fall outdoor decorations to fit this house so different from our last one, walking further in the evening to take advantage of the gorgeousness before frost and that four letter word that starts with […]
Welcome! I’m Charlene. I love to share quick and easy recipes, whatever I’ve learned in our last DIY project – anything that helps make life easier, better and more fun!! I hope you will find inspiration and add a pinch of joy to your day!